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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.36, 863.12 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.36, 863.12 and 190.48 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.36 : 863.12 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.36/863.12 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.36x = 863.12 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.36x = 164,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,407.10/575.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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