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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.63, 861.95 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.63, 861.95 and 189.88 is: 284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.63 : 861.95 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.63/861.95 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.63x = 861.95 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.63x = 163,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,669.70/574.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.82

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