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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.28, 858.54 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.28, 858.54 and 187.50 is: 281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.28 : 858.54 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.28/858.54 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.28x = 858.54 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.28x = 160,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,976.25/572.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.29

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