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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.91, 868.37 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.91, 868.37 and 194.16 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.91 : 868.37 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.91/868.37 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.91x = 868.37 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.91x = 168,601.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,601.75/578.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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