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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.59, 878.42 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.59, 878.42 and 195.57 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.59 : 878.42 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.59/878.42 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.59x = 878.42 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.59x = 171,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,791.62/585.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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