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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.22, 862.62 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.22, 862.62 and 185.10 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.22 : 862.62 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.22/862.62 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.22x = 862.62 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.22x = 159,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,670.96/575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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