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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.36, 869.16 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.36, 869.16 and 194.64 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.36 : 869.16 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.36/869.16 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.36x = 869.16 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.36x = 169,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,173.30/579.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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