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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.88, 868.31 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.88, 868.31 and 194.13 is: 291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.88 : 868.31 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.88/868.31 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.88x = 868.31 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.88x = 168,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,565.02/578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.19

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