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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588, 881.84 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588, 881.84 and 198.02 is: 296.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588 : 881.84 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588/881.84 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588x = 881.84 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588x = 174,621.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,621.96/588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.98

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