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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.63, 878.76 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.63, 878.76 and 195.93 is: 294.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.63 : 878.76 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.63/878.76 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.63x = 878.76 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.63x = 172,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,175.45/585.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.00

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