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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.40, 856.82 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.40, 856.82 and 186.60 is: 279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.40 : 856.82 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.40/856.82 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.40x = 856.82 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.40x = 159,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,882.61/571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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