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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.95, 876.08 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.95, 876.08 and 194.02 is: 291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.95 : 876.08 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.95/876.08 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.95x = 876.08 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.95x = 169,977.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,977.04/583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.08

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