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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.61, 867.88 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.61, 867.88 and 193.86 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.61 : 867.88 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.61/867.88 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.61x = 867.88 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.61x = 168,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,247.22/578.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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