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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.81, 869.70 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.81, 869.70 and 195.06 is: 292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.81 : 869.70 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.81/869.70 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.81x = 869.70 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.81x = 169,639.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,639.33/579.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.58

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