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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.02, 880.62 and 196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.02, 880.62 and 196.90 is: 295.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.02 : 880.62 = 196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.02/880.62 = 196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.02x = 880.62 × 196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.02x = 173,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,394.08/587.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.38

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