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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.34, 863.10 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.34, 863.10 and 190.50 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.34 : 863.10 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.34/863.10 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.34x = 863.10 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.34x = 164,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,420.55/575.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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