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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.21, 861.14 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.21, 861.14 and 184.12 is: 276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.21 : 861.14 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.21/861.14 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.21x = 861.14 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.21x = 158,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,551.40/574.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.12

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