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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.85, 868.26 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.85, 868.26 and 146.00 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.85 : 868.26 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.85/868.26 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.85x = 868.26 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.85x = 126,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,761.62/578.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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