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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.64, 857.28 and 186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.64, 857.28 and 186.88 is: 280.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.64 : 857.28 = 186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.64/857.28 = 186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.64x = 857.28 × 186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.64x = 160,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,208.49/571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.26

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