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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.20, 862.84 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.20, 862.84 and 190.44 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.20 : 862.84 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.20/862.84 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.20x = 862.84 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.20x = 164,319.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,319.25/575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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