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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.98, 862.48 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.98, 862.48 and 190.23 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.98 : 862.48 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.98/862.48 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.98x = 862.48 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.98x = 164,069.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,069.57/574.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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