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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.26, 867.35 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.26, 867.35 and 188.25 is: 282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.26 : 867.35 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.26/867.35 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.26x = 867.35 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.26x = 163,279.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,279.11/578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.36

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