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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.03, 876.06 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.03, 876.06 and 194.03 is: 291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.03 : 876.06 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.03/876.06 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.03x = 876.06 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.03x = 169,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,981.92/584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.05

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