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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.89, 857.93 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.89, 857.93 and 182.01 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.89 : 857.93 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.89/857.93 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.89x = 857.93 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.89x = 156,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,150.93/571.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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