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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.86, 859.22 and 182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.86, 859.22 and 182.85 is: 274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.86 : 859.22 = 182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.86/859.22 = 182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.86x = 859.22 × 182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.86x = 157,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,108.38/572.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.25

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