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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.34, 862.77 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.34, 862.77 and 190.62 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.34 : 862.77 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.34/862.77 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.34x = 862.77 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.34x = 164,461.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,461.22/575.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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