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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.68, 876.93 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.68, 876.93 and 194.96 is: 292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.68 : 876.93 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.68/876.93 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.68x = 876.93 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.68x = 170,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,961.89/584.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.40

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