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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.84, 882.08 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.84, 882.08 and 197.96 is: 297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.84 : 882.08 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.84/882.08 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.84x = 882.08 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.84x = 174,611.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,611.16/587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.04

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