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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.96, 881.66 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.96, 881.66 and 192.54 is: 288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.96 : 881.66 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.96/881.66 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.96x = 881.66 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.96x = 169,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,754.82/587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.72

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