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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.16, 867.42 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.16, 867.42 and 193.68 is: 290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.16 : 867.42 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.16/867.42 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.16x = 867.42 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.16x = 168,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,001.91/578.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.58

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