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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.71, 856.05 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.71, 856.05 and 185.96 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.71 : 856.05 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.71/856.05 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.71x = 856.05 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.71x = 159,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,187.48/570.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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