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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.91, 872.68 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.91, 872.68 and 191.82 is: 287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.91 : 872.68 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.91/872.68 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.91x = 872.68 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.91x = 167,397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,397.48/581.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.67

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