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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.19, 867.46 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.19, 867.46 and 188.22 is: 282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.19 : 867.46 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.19/867.46 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.19x = 867.46 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.19x = 163,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,276.46/578.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.39

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