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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.83, 877.16 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.83, 877.16 and 194.85 is: 292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.83 : 877.16 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.83/877.16 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.83x = 877.16 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.83x = 170,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,911.93/584.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.24

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