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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 869.91 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 869.91 and 195.21 is: 292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 869.91 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/869.91 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 869.91 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 169,815.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,815.13/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.80

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