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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.81, 874.40 and 193.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.81, 874.40 and 193.10 is: 289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.81 : 874.40 = 193.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.81/874.40 = 193.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.81x = 874.40 × 193.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.81x = 168,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,841.30/582.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.70

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