Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.75, 856.13 and 186
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 570.75, 856.13 and 186 is: 279
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570.75 : 856.13 = 186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570.75/856.13 = 186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570.75x = 856.13 × 186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570.75x = 159,239.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,239.25/570.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279
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