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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.84, 883.16 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.84, 883.16 and 198.86 is: 298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.84 : 883.16 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.84/883.16 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.84x = 883.16 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.84x = 175,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,625.20/588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.26

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