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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.36, 862.92 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.36, 862.92 and 190.48 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.36 : 862.92 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.36/862.92 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.36x = 862.92 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.36x = 164,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,369.00/575.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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