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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.57, 861.84 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.57, 861.84 and 189.82 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.57 : 861.84 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.57/861.84 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.57x = 861.84 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.57x = 163,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,594.47/574.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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