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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.94, 883.51 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.94, 883.51 and 198.81 is: 298.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.94 : 883.51 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.94/883.51 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.94x = 883.51 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.94x = 175,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,650.13/588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.25

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