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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.09, 858.33 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.09, 858.33 and 187.34 is: 281.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.09 : 858.33 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.09/858.33 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.09x = 858.33 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.09x = 160,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,795.25/572.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.07

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