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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.91, 869.97 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.91, 869.97 and 189.80 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.91 : 869.97 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.91/869.97 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.91x = 869.97 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.91x = 165,120.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,120.31/579.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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