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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.72, 869.49 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.72, 869.49 and 194.97 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.72 : 869.49 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.72/869.49 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.72x = 869.49 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.72x = 169,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,524.47/579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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