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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.23, 859.85 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.23, 859.85 and 188.48 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.23 : 859.85 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.23/859.85 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.23x = 859.85 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.23x = 162,067.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,067.15/573.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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