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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.91, 872.97 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.91, 872.97 and 191.93 is: 287.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.91 : 872.97 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.91/872.97 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.91x = 872.97 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.91x = 167,549.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,549.13/581.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.93

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