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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.22, 880.95 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.22, 880.95 and 197.18 is: 295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.22 : 880.95 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.22/880.95 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.22x = 880.95 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.22x = 173,701.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,701.32/587.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.80

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