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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.91, 871.18 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.91, 871.18 and 190.82 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.91 : 871.18 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.91/871.18 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.91x = 871.18 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.91x = 166,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,236.77/580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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