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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.13, 859.85 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.13, 859.85 and 188.38 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.13 : 859.85 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.13/859.85 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.13x = 859.85 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.13x = 161,978.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,978.54/573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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