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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.07, 859.81 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.07, 859.81 and 188.32 is: 282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.07 : 859.81 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.07/859.81 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.07x = 859.81 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.07x = 161,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,919.42/573.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.55

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