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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.93, 878.72 and 195.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.93, 878.72 and 195.85 is: 293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.93 : 878.72 = 195.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.93/878.72 = 195.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.93x = 878.72 × 195.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.93x = 172,097.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,097.43/585.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.71

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