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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.50, 860.40 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.50, 860.40 and 188.75 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.50 : 860.40 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.50/860.40 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.50x = 860.40 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.50x = 162,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,400.50/573.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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