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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.93, 860.91 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.93, 860.91 and 189.18 is: 283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.93 : 860.91 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.93/860.91 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.93x = 860.91 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.93x = 162,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,866.95/573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.77

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