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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.36, 856.92 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.36, 856.92 and 186.52 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.36 : 856.92 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.36/856.92 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.36x = 856.92 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.36x = 159,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,832.72/571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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