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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.85, 880.43 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.85, 880.43 and 196.91 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.85 : 880.43 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.85/880.43 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.85x = 880.43 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.85x = 173,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,365.47/586.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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