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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 881.60 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 881.60 and 197.52 is: 296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 881.60 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/881.60 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 881.60 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 174,130.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,130.45/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.30

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