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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.91, 881.87 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.91, 881.87 and 198.35 is: 297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.91 : 881.87 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.91/881.87 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.91x = 881.87 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.91x = 174,918.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,918.91/587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.53

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