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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.96, 868.16 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.96, 868.16 and 193.94 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.96 : 868.16 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.96/868.16 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.96x = 868.16 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.96x = 168,370.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,370.95/578.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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