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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.94, 868.34 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.94, 868.34 and 146.10 is: 219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.94 : 868.34 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.94/868.34 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.94x = 868.34 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.94x = 126,864.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,864.47/578.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.13

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