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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.96, 881.90 and 198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.96, 881.90 and 198.15 is: 297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.96 : 881.90 = 198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.96/881.90 = 198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.96x = 881.90 × 198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.96x = 174,747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,747.49/587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.21

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