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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.67, 858.99 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.67, 858.99 and 187.92 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.67 : 858.99 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.67/858.99 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.67x = 858.99 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.67x = 161,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,421.40/572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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