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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.24, 880.90 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.24, 880.90 and 197.21 is: 295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.24 : 880.90 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.24/880.90 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.24x = 880.90 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.24x = 173,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,720.20/587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.83

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