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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.34, 875.13 and 193.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.34, 875.13 and 193.31 is: 290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.34 : 875.13 = 193.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.34/875.13 = 193.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.34x = 875.13 × 193.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.34x = 169,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,171.38/583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.00

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