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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.91, 875.97 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.91, 875.97 and 193.93 is: 290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.91 : 875.97 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.91/875.97 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.91x = 875.97 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.91x = 169,876.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,876.86/583.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.93

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