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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.21, 867.36 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.21, 867.36 and 188.07 is: 282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.21 : 867.36 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.21/867.36 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.21x = 867.36 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.21x = 163,119.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,119.12/578.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.11

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