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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.13, 861.26 and 189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.13, 861.26 and 189.38 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.13 : 861.26 = 189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.13/861.26 = 189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.13x = 861.26 × 189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.13x = 163,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,100.17/574.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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