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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.55, 867.81 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.55, 867.81 and 188.55 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.55 : 867.81 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.55/867.81 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.55x = 867.81 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.55x = 163,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,625.58/578.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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