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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.25, 855.38 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.25, 855.38 and 185.50 is: 278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.25 : 855.38 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.25/855.38 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.25x = 855.38 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.25x = 158,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,672.99/570.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.25

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