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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.83, 862.25 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.83, 862.25 and 184.82 is: 277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.83 : 862.25 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.83/862.25 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.83x = 862.25 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.83x = 159,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,355.81/574.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.22

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