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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.69, 861.90 and 189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.69, 861.90 and 189.89 is: 284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.69 : 861.90 = 189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.69/861.90 = 189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.69x = 861.90 × 189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.69x = 163,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,665.24/574.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.79

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