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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.22, 874.51 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.22, 874.51 and 193.12 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.22 : 874.51 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.22/874.51 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.22x = 874.51 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.22x = 168,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,882.70/583.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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