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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.93, 876.02 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.93, 876.02 and 193.96 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.93 : 876.02 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.93/876.02 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.93x = 876.02 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.93x = 169,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,909.68/583.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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