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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.05, 861.13 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.05, 861.13 and 184.11 is: 276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.05 : 861.13 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.05/861.13 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.05x = 861.13 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.05x = 158,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,542.64/574.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.18

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