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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.05, 879.21 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.05, 879.21 and 196.08 is: 294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.05 : 879.21 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.05/879.21 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.05x = 879.21 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.05x = 172,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,395.50/586.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.17

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