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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.66, 883 and 198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.66, 883 and 198.67 is: 298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.66 : 883 = 198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.66/883 = 198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.66x = 883 × 198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.66x = 175,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,425.61/588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.01

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