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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.84, 856.22 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.84, 856.22 and 186.10 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.84 : 856.22 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.84/856.22 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.84x = 856.22 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.84x = 159,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,342.54/570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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