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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.26, 880.89 and 197.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.26, 880.89 and 197.23 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.26 : 880.89 = 197.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.26/880.89 = 197.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.26x = 880.89 × 197.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.26x = 173,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,737.93/587.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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