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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.45, 867.46 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.45, 867.46 and 188.35 is: 282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.45 : 867.46 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.45/867.46 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.45x = 867.46 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.45x = 163,383.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,383.45/578.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.45

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