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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.84, 875.90 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.84, 875.90 and 193.83 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.84 : 875.90 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.84/875.90 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.84x = 875.90 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.84x = 169,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,775.70/583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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