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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.30, 859.82 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.30, 859.82 and 188.55 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.30 : 859.82 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.30/859.82 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.30x = 859.82 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.30x = 162,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,118.12/573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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