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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.14, 862.62 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.14, 862.62 and 185.13 is: 277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.14 : 862.62 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.14/862.62 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.14x = 862.62 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.14x = 159,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,696.84/575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.67

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