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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 859.66 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 859.66 and 188.26 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 859.66 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/859.66 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 859.66 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 161,839.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,839.59/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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