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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.18, 879.44 and 196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.18, 879.44 and 196.23 is: 294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.18 : 879.44 = 196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.18/879.44 = 196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.18x = 879.44 × 196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.18x = 172,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,572.51/586.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.40

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