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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.02, 867.99 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.02, 867.99 and 194 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.02 : 867.99 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.02/867.99 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.02x = 867.99 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.02x = 168,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,390.06/579.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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