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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.03, 881.42 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.03, 881.42 and 197.66 is: 296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.03 : 881.42 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.03/881.42 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.03x = 881.42 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.03x = 174,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,221.48/588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.28

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