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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.87, 862.27 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.87, 862.27 and 184.85 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.87 : 862.27 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.87/862.27 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.87x = 862.27 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.87x = 159,390.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,390.61/574.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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