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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.40, 863.18 and 185.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.40, 863.18 and 185.27 is: 277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.40 : 863.18 = 185.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.40/863.18 = 185.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.40x = 863.18 × 185.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.40x = 159,920.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,920.43/575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.93

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