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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.50, 867.75 and 193.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.50, 867.75 and 193.75 is: 290.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.50 : 867.75 = 193.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.50/867.75 = 193.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.50x = 867.75 × 193.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.50x = 168,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,126.56/578.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.63

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