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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.94, 868.13 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.94, 868.13 and 194.06 is: 291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.94 : 868.13 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.94/868.13 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.94x = 868.13 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.94x = 168,469.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,469.31/578.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.00

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