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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.78, 854.60 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.78, 854.60 and 185 is: 277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.78 : 854.60 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.78/854.60 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.78x = 854.60 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.78x = 158,101
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,101/569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.48

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