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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.16, 859.92 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.16, 859.92 and 188.68 is: 283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.16 : 859.92 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.16/859.92 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.16x = 859.92 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.16x = 162,249.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,249.71/573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.08

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