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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.73, 879.91 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.73, 879.91 and 196.65 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.73 : 879.91 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.73/879.91 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.73x = 879.91 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.73x = 173,033.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,033.81/586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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