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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.05, 868.39 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.05, 868.39 and 188.96 is: 283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.05 : 868.39 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.05/868.39 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.05x = 868.39 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.05x = 164,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,091.84/579.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.38

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