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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.60, 860.48 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.60, 860.48 and 188.76 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.60 : 860.48 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.60/860.48 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.60x = 860.48 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.60x = 162,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,424.20/573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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