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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.91, 870 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.91, 870 and 195.16 is: 292.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.91 : 870 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.91/870 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.91x = 870 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.91x = 169,789.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,789.20/579.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.79

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