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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.86, 860.82 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.86, 860.82 and 189.14 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.86 : 860.82 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.86/860.82 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.86x = 860.82 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.86x = 162,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,815.49/573.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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