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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.10, 854.94 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.10, 854.94 and 185.26 is: 277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.10 : 854.94 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.10/854.94 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.10x = 854.94 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.10x = 158,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,386.18/570.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.82

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