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