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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.40, 859.90 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.40, 859.90 and 188.52 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.40 : 859.90 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.40/859.90 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.40x = 859.90 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.40x = 162,108.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,108.35/573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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