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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.66, 868.35 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.66, 868.35 and 194.18 is: 291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.66 : 868.35 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.66/868.35 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.66x = 868.35 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.66x = 168,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,616.20/578.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.39

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