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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.78, 868.29 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.78, 868.29 and 194.02 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.78 : 868.29 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.78/868.29 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.78x = 868.29 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.78x = 168,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,465.63/578.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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