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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.64, 881.25 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.64, 881.25 and 197.56 is: 296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.64 : 881.25 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.64/881.25 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.64x = 881.25 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.64x = 174,095.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,095.15/587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.26

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