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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.72, 872.76 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.72, 872.76 and 197 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.72 : 872.76 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.72/872.76 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.72x = 872.76 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.72x = 171,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,933.72/581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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