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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 869.46 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 869.46 and 195 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 869.46 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/869.46 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 869.46 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 169,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,544.70/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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