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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.10, 859.60 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.10, 859.60 and 188.35 is: 282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.10 : 859.60 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.10/859.60 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.10x = 859.60 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.10x = 161,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,905.66/573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.51

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