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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.53, 881.41 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.53, 881.41 and 197.51 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.53 : 881.41 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.53/881.41 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.53x = 881.41 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.53x = 174,089.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,089.64/587.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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