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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.89, 878.94 and 195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.89, 878.94 and 195.95 is: 293.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.89 : 878.94 = 195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.89/878.94 = 195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.89x = 878.94 × 195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.89x = 172,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,223.90/585.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.96

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