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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.08, 858.12 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.08, 858.12 and 187.36 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.08 : 858.12 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.08/858.12 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.08x = 858.12 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.08x = 160,777.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,777.36/572.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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