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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.81, 856.43 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.81, 856.43 and 186.06 is: 279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.81 : 856.43 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.81/856.43 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.81x = 856.43 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.81x = 159,347.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,347.37/570.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.16

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