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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.59, 858.98 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.59, 858.98 and 187.75 is: 281.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.59 : 858.98 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.59/858.98 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.59x = 858.98 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.59x = 161,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,273.50/572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.66

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