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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.34, 856.98 and 186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.34, 856.98 and 186.59 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.34 : 856.98 = 186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.34/856.98 = 186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.34x = 856.98 × 186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.34x = 159,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,899.61/571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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