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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.94, 866.92 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.94, 866.92 and 193.19 is: 289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.94 : 866.92 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.94/866.92 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.94x = 866.92 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.94x = 167,479.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,479.31/577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.79

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