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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.01, 867.14 and 193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.01, 867.14 and 193.25 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.01 : 867.14 = 193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.01/867.14 = 193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.01x = 867.14 × 193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.01x = 167,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,573.84/578.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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