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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 867.32 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 867.32 and 193.36 is: 290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 867.32 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/867.32 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 867.32 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 167,705.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,705.00/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.07

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