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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.59, 861.98 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.59, 861.98 and 189.75 is: 284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.59 : 861.98 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.59/861.98 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.59x = 861.98 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.59x = 163,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,559.76/574.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.65

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