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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.25, 861.38 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.25, 861.38 and 189.53 is: 284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.25 : 861.38 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.25/861.38 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.25x = 861.38 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.25x = 163,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,256.40/574.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.30

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