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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.54, 867.94 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.54, 867.94 and 188.52 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.54 : 867.94 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.54/867.94 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.54x = 867.94 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.54x = 163,624.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,624.05/578.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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