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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.20, 859.80 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.20, 859.80 and 188.44 is: 282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.20 : 859.80 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.20/859.80 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.20x = 859.80 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.20x = 162,020.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,020.71/573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.66

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