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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.32, 863.16 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.32, 863.16 and 190.54 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.32 : 863.16 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.32/863.16 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.32x = 863.16 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.32x = 164,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,466.51/575.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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