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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.38, 860.14 and 188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.38, 860.14 and 188.62 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.38 : 860.14 = 188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.38/860.14 = 188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.38x = 860.14 × 188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.38x = 162,239.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,239.61/573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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