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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.10, 868.75 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.10, 868.75 and 188.99 is: 283.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.10 : 868.75 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.10/868.75 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.10x = 868.75 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.10x = 164,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,183.50/579.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.51

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