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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.29, 863.06 and 185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.29, 863.06 and 185.23 is: 277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.29 : 863.06 = 185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.29/863.06 = 185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.29x = 863.06 × 185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.29x = 159,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,864.60/575.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.89

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