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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.06, 882 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.06, 882 and 198.06 is: 297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.06 : 882 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.06/882 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.06x = 882 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.06x = 174,688.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,688.92/588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.06

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