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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.01, 868.64 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.01, 868.64 and 194.25 is: 291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.01 : 868.64 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.01/868.64 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.01x = 868.64 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.01x = 168,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,733.32/579.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.42

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