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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.57, 860.34 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.57, 860.34 and 188.82 is: 283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.57 : 860.34 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.57/860.34 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.57x = 860.34 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.57x = 162,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,449.40/573.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.23

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