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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.51, 869.22 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.51, 869.22 and 189.50 is: 284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.51 : 869.22 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.51/869.22 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.51x = 869.22 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.51x = 164,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,712.84/579.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.23

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