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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.83, 859.20 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.83, 859.20 and 182.81 is: 274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.83 : 859.20 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.83/859.20 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.83x = 859.20 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.83x = 157,071.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,071.59/572.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.20

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