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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.86, 856.32 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.86, 856.32 and 186.14 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.86 : 856.32 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.86/856.32 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.86x = 856.32 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.86x = 159,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,395.40/570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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