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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.54, 863.11 and 185.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.54, 863.11 and 185.53 is: 278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.54 : 863.11 = 185.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.54/863.11 = 185.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.54x = 863.11 × 185.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.54x = 160,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,127.56/575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.22

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