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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.06, 859.59 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.06, 859.59 and 188.31 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.06 : 859.59 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.06/859.59 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.06x = 859.59 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.06x = 161,869.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,869.39/573.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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