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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.75, 868.04 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.75, 868.04 and 188.92 is: 283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.75 : 868.04 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.75/868.04 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.75x = 868.04 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.75x = 163,990.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,990.28/578.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.35

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