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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571, 856.50 and 186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571, 856.50 and 186.26 is: 279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571 : 856.50 = 186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571/856.50 = 186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571x = 856.50 × 186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571x = 159,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,531.69/571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.39

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