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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.44, 857.04 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.44, 857.04 and 186.80 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.44 : 857.04 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.44/857.04 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.44x = 857.04 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.44x = 160,095.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,095.07/571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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