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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.28, 868.86 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.28, 868.86 and 194.50 is: 291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.28 : 868.86 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.28/868.86 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.28x = 868.86 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.28x = 168,993.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,993.27/579.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.73

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