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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.25, 875.00 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.25, 875.00 and 193.26 is: 289.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.25 : 875.00 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.25/875.00 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.25x = 875.00 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.25x = 169,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,103.80/583.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.93

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