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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.30, 880.90 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.30, 880.90 and 197.28 is: 295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.30 : 880.90 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.30/880.90 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.30x = 880.90 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.30x = 173,783.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,783.95/587.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.90

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