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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 869.88 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 869.88 and 189.84 is: 284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 869.88 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/869.88 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 869.88 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 165,138.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,138.02/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.80

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