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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.00, 866.99 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.00, 866.99 and 188.33 is: 282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.00 : 866.99 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.00/866.99 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.00x = 866.99 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.00x = 163,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,274.95/578.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.49

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