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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.13, 876.32 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.13, 876.32 and 194.11 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.13 : 876.32 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.13/876.32 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.13x = 876.32 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.13x = 170,099.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,099.31/584.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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