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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.56, 867.86 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.56, 867.86 and 193.82 is: 290.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.56 : 867.86 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.56/867.86 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.56x = 867.86 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.56x = 168,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,208.63/578.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.74

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