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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.46, 861.66 and 189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.46, 861.66 and 189.71 is: 284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.46 : 861.66 = 189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.46/861.66 = 189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.46x = 861.66 × 189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.46x = 163,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,465.52/574.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.56

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