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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.20, 880.94 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.20, 880.94 and 197.20 is: 295.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.20 : 880.94 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.20/880.94 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.20x = 880.94 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.20x = 173,718.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,718.18/587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.84

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