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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.43, 863.07 and 185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.43, 863.07 and 185.47 is: 278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.43 : 863.07 = 185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.43/863.07 = 185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.43x = 863.07 × 185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.43x = 160,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,073.59/575.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.18

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