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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.15, 867.29 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.15, 867.29 and 188.18 is: 282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.15 : 867.29 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.15/867.29 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.15x = 867.29 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.15x = 163,206.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,206.63/578.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.29

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