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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.72, 881.70 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.72, 881.70 and 197.68 is: 296.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.72 : 881.70 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.72/881.70 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.72x = 881.70 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.72x = 174,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,294.46/587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.56

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