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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.10, 862.84 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.10, 862.84 and 190.62 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.10 : 862.84 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.10/862.84 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.10x = 862.84 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.10x = 164,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,474.56/575.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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