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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 855.02 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 855.02 and 185.25 is: 277.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 855.02 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/855.02 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 855.02 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 158,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,391.53/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.88

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