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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.78, 860.73 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.78, 860.73 and 189.06 is: 283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.78 : 860.73 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.78/860.73 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.78x = 860.73 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.78x = 162,729.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,729.61/573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.61

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