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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.62, 872.49 and 191.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.62, 872.49 and 191.51 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.62 : 872.49 = 191.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.62/872.49 = 191.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.62x = 872.49 × 191.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.62x = 167,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,090.19/581.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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