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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.75, 856.17 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.75, 856.17 and 186 is: 279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.75 : 856.17 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.75/856.17 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.75x = 856.17 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.75x = 159,247.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,247.62/570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.01

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