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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.90, 883.41 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.90, 883.41 and 198.96 is: 298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.90 : 883.41 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.90/883.41 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.90x = 883.41 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.90x = 175,763.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,763.25/588.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.46

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