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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.93, 859.41 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.93, 859.41 and 183.20 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.93 : 859.41 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.93/859.41 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.93x = 859.41 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.93x = 157,443.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,443.91/572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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