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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.59, 869.40 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.59, 869.40 and 194.84 is: 292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.59 : 869.40 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.59/869.40 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.59x = 869.40 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.59x = 169,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,393.90/579.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.27

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