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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.44, 862.88 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.44, 862.88 and 190.56 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.44 : 862.88 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.44/862.88 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.44x = 862.88 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.44x = 164,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,430.41/575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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