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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.12, 868.80 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.12, 868.80 and 194.28 is: 291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.12 : 868.80 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.12/868.80 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.12x = 868.80 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.12x = 168,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,790.46/579.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.46

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