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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.22, 863.07 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.22, 863.07 and 190.50 is: 285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.22 : 863.07 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.22/863.07 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.22x = 863.07 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.22x = 164,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,414.84/575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.83

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