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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.78, 860.66 and 189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.78, 860.66 and 189.03 is: 283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.78 : 860.66 = 189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.78/860.66 = 189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.78x = 860.66 × 189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.78x = 162,689.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,689.61/573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.54

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