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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.67, 861.96 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.67, 861.96 and 189.92 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.67 : 861.96 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.67/861.96 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.67x = 861.96 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.67x = 163,703.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,703.44/574.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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