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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.08, 876.19 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.08, 876.19 and 194.36 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.08 : 876.19 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.08/876.19 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.08x = 876.19 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.08x = 170,297.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,297.99/584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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