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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.55, 876.21 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.55, 876.21 and 194.45 is: 291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.55 : 876.21 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.55/876.21 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.55x = 876.21 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.55x = 170,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,378.30/584.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.47

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