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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.98, 868.47 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.98, 868.47 and 194.23 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.98 : 868.47 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.98/868.47 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.98x = 868.47 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.98x = 168,682.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,682.93/578.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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