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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.70, 881.16 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.70, 881.16 and 197.52 is: 296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.70 : 881.16 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.70/881.16 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.70x = 881.16 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.70x = 174,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,046.72/587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.15

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