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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.11, 856.70 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.11, 856.70 and 186.39 is: 279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.11 : 856.70 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.11/856.70 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.11x = 856.70 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.11x = 159,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,679.38/571.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.59

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