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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.12, 868.72 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.12, 868.72 and 194.48 is: 291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.12 : 868.72 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.12/868.72 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.12x = 868.72 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.12x = 168,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,948.67/579.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.73

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