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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.14, 867.20 and 145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.14, 867.20 and 145.29 is: 217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.14 : 867.20 = 145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.14/867.20 = 145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.14x = 867.20 × 145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.14x = 125,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,995.49/578.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.93

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