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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.02, 880.60 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.02, 880.60 and 196.93 is: 295.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.02 : 880.60 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.02/880.60 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.02x = 880.60 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.02x = 173,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,416.56/587.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.42

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