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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.22, 867.53 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.22, 867.53 and 188.24 is: 282.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.22 : 867.53 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.22/867.53 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.22x = 867.53 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.22x = 163,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,303.85/578.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.43

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