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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.73, 862.10 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.73, 862.10 and 189.98 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.73 : 862.10 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.73/862.10 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.73x = 862.10 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.73x = 163,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,781.76/574.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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