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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.14, 868.77 and 189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.14, 868.77 and 189.19 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.14 : 868.77 = 189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.14/868.77 = 189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.14x = 868.77 × 189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.14x = 164,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,362.60/579.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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