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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.30, 863 and 185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.30, 863 and 185.30 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.30 : 863 = 185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.30/863 = 185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.30x = 863 × 185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.30x = 159,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,913.90/575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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