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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.88, 860.54 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.88, 860.54 and 189 is: 283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.88 : 860.54 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.88/860.54 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.88x = 860.54 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.88x = 162,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,642.06/573.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.41

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