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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.89, 856.34 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.89, 856.34 and 186.14 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.89 : 856.34 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.89/856.34 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.89x = 856.34 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.89x = 159,401.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,401.04/570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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