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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.12, 862.71 and 190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.12, 862.71 and 190.37 is: 285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.12 : 862.71 = 190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.12/862.71 = 190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.12x = 862.71 × 190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.12x = 164,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,234.10/575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.56

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