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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.28, 861.36 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.28, 861.36 and 189.52 is: 284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.28 : 861.36 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.28/861.36 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.28x = 861.36 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.28x = 163,244.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,244.95/574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.26

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