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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.41, 872.23 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.41, 872.23 and 191.44 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.41 : 872.23 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.41/872.23 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.41x = 872.23 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.41x = 166,974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,974.39/581.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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