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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.89, 867.03 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.89, 867.03 and 193.14 is: 289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.89 : 867.03 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.89/867.03 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.89x = 867.03 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.89x = 167,458.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,458.17/577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.78

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