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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.52, 867.96 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.52, 867.96 and 193.80 is: 290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.52 : 867.96 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.52/867.96 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.52x = 867.96 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.52x = 168,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,210.65/578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.76

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