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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.63, 867.92 and 188.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.63, 867.92 and 188.63 is: 282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.63 : 867.92 = 188.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.63/867.92 = 188.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.63x = 867.92 × 188.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.63x = 163,715.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,715.75/578.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.94

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