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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.79, 862.18 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.79, 862.18 and 141.94 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.79 : 862.18 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.79/862.18 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.79x = 862.18 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.79x = 122,377.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,377.83/574.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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