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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.38, 863.14 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.38, 863.14 and 190.64 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.38 : 863.14 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.38/863.14 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.38x = 863.14 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.38x = 164,549.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,549.01/575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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