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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.40, 879.30 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.40, 879.30 and 196.26 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.40 : 879.30 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.40/879.30 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.40x = 879.30 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.40x = 172,570.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,570.93/586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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