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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.45, 876.82 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.45, 876.82 and 194.51 is: 291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.45 : 876.82 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.45/876.82 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.45x = 876.82 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.45x = 170,545.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,545.87/584.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.81

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