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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.59, 860.48 and 188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.59, 860.48 and 188.75 is: 283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.59 : 860.48 = 188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.59/860.48 = 188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.59x = 860.48 × 188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.59x = 162,415.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,415.60/573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.16

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