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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.96, 868.44 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.96, 868.44 and 146.12 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.96 : 868.44 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.96/868.44 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.96x = 868.44 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.96x = 126,892.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,892.66/578.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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