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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.83, 875.87 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.83, 875.87 and 193.92 is: 290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.83 : 875.87 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.83/875.87 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.83x = 875.87 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.83x = 169,848.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,848.71/583.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.92

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