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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.88, 857.82 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.88, 857.82 and 187.13 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.88 : 857.82 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.88/857.82 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.88x = 857.82 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.88x = 160,519.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,519.57/571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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