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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.62, 887.04 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.62, 887.04 and 196.14 is: 294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.62 : 887.04 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.62/887.04 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.62x = 887.04 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.62x = 173,984.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,984.03/591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.08

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