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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.97, 878.83 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.97, 878.83 and 195.91 is: 293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.97 : 878.83 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.97/878.83 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.97x = 878.83 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.97x = 172,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,171.59/585.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.82

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