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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.97, 862.25 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.97, 862.25 and 184.88 is: 277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.97 : 862.25 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.97/862.25 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.97x = 862.25 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.97x = 159,414.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,414.01/574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.26

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