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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.28, 867.22 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.28, 867.22 and 188.26 is: 282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.28 : 867.22 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.28/867.22 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.28x = 867.22 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.28x = 163,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,262.84/578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.32

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