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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.91, 873 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.91, 873 and 191.91 is: 287.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.91 : 873 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.91/873 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.91x = 873 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.91x = 167,537.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,537.43/581.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.91

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