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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.19, 868.87 and 194.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.19, 868.87 and 194.53 is: 291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.19 : 868.87 = 194.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.19/868.87 = 194.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.19x = 868.87 × 194.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.19x = 169,019.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,019.35/579.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.82

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