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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.09, 856.46 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.09, 856.46 and 186.25 is: 279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.09 : 856.46 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.09/856.46 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.09x = 856.46 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.09x = 159,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,514.74/571.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.32

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