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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.78, 859.16 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.78, 859.16 and 188.03 is: 282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.78 : 859.16 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.78/859.16 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.78x = 859.16 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.78x = 161,543.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,543.56/572.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.04

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