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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.88, 859.04 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.88, 859.04 and 188 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.88 : 859.04 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.88/859.04 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.88x = 859.04 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.88x = 161,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,499.52/572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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