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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.62, 882.55 and 193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.62, 882.55 and 193.13 is: 289.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.62 : 882.55 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.62/882.55 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.62x = 882.55 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.62x = 170,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,449.90/588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.58

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