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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.13, 867.32 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.13, 867.32 and 188.15 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.13 : 867.32 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.13/867.32 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.13x = 867.32 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.13x = 163,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,186.26/578.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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