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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.03, 868.29 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.03, 868.29 and 188.91 is: 283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.03 : 868.29 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.03/868.29 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.03x = 868.29 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.03x = 164,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,028.66/579.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.28

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