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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.14, 856.59 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.14, 856.59 and 186.39 is: 279.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.14 : 856.59 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.14/856.59 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.14x = 856.59 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.14x = 159,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,659.81/571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.55

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