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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.25, 868.92 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.25, 868.92 and 194.50 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.25 : 868.92 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.25/868.92 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.25x = 868.92 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.25x = 169,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,004.94/579.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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