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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.26, 861.52 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.26, 861.52 and 189.50 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.26 : 861.52 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.26/861.52 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.26x = 861.52 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.26x = 163,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,258.04/574.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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