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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.14, 862.83 and 190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.14, 862.83 and 190.39 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.14 : 862.83 = 190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.14/862.83 = 190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.14x = 862.83 × 190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.14x = 164,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,274.20/575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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