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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.75, 869.72 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.75, 869.72 and 195.09 is: 292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.75 : 869.72 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.75/869.72 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.75x = 869.72 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.75x = 169,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,672.70/579.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.67

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