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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.02, 882.07 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.02, 882.07 and 198.20 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.02 : 882.07 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.02/882.07 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.02x = 882.07 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.02x = 174,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,827.98/588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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