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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.12, 861.21 and 189.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.12, 861.21 and 189.37 is: 284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.12 : 861.21 = 189.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.12/861.21 = 189.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.12x = 861.21 × 189.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.12x = 163,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,082.08/574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.06

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