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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.97, 872.91 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.97, 872.91 and 191.97 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.97 : 872.91 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.97/872.91 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.97x = 872.91 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.97x = 167,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,572.53/581.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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