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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.03, 866.98 and 193.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.03, 866.98 and 193.31 is: 289.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.03 : 866.98 = 193.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.03/866.98 = 193.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.03x = 866.98 × 193.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.03x = 167,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,595.90/578.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.94

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