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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.25, 876.39 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.25, 876.39 and 194.23 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.25 : 876.39 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.25/876.39 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.25x = 876.39 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.25x = 170,221.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,221.23/584.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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