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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.26, 855.12 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.26, 855.12 and 185.42 is: 278.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.26 : 855.12 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.26/855.12 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.26x = 855.12 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.26x = 158,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,556.35/570.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.04

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