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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.06, 868.62 and 188.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.06, 868.62 and 188.98 is: 283.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.06 : 868.62 = 188.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.06/868.62 = 188.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.06x = 868.62 × 188.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.06x = 164,151.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,151.81/579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.48

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