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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.01, 866.97 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.01, 866.97 and 188.04 is: 282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.01 : 866.97 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.01/866.97 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.01x = 866.97 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.01x = 163,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,025.04/578.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.05

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