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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.76, 872.66 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.76, 872.66 and 197 is: 295.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.76 : 872.66 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.76/872.66 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.76x = 872.66 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.76x = 171,914.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,914.02/581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.51

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