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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.18, 861.20 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.18, 861.20 and 184.22 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.18 : 861.20 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.18/861.20 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.18x = 861.20 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.18x = 158,649.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,649.34/574.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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