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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.32, 862.57 and 185.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.32, 862.57 and 185.20 is: 277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.32 : 862.57 = 185.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.32/862.57 = 185.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.32x = 862.57 × 185.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.32x = 159,747.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,747.96/575.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.67

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