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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.08, 862.32 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.08, 862.32 and 184.96 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.08 : 862.32 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.08/862.32 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.08x = 862.32 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.08x = 159,494.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,494.71/575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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