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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.53, 857.27 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.53, 857.27 and 186.75 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.53 : 857.27 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.53/857.27 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.53x = 857.27 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.53x = 160,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,094.24/571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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