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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.68, 861.98 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.68, 861.98 and 189.92 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.68 : 861.98 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.68/861.98 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.68x = 861.98 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.68x = 163,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,707.24/574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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