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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.72, 867.90 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.72, 867.90 and 193.88 is: 290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.72 : 867.90 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.72/867.90 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.72x = 867.90 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.72x = 168,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,271.68/578.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.76

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