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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.08, 862.77 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.08, 862.77 and 185.12 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.08 : 862.77 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.08/862.77 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.08x = 862.77 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.08x = 159,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,714.56/575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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