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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.69, 881.61 and 197.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.69, 881.61 and 197.53 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.69 : 881.61 = 197.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.69/881.61 = 197.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.69x = 881.61 × 197.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.69x = 174,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,140.51/587.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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