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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.09, 880.95 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.09, 880.95 and 197.21 is: 295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.09 : 880.95 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.09/880.95 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.09x = 880.95 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.09x = 173,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,727.74/587.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.92

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