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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.58, 867.87 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.58, 867.87 and 193.83 is: 290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.58 : 867.87 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.58/867.87 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.58x = 867.87 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.58x = 168,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,219.24/578.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.75

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