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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.56, 863.45 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.56, 863.45 and 185.61 is: 278.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.56 : 863.45 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.56/863.45 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.56x = 863.45 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.56x = 160,264.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,264.03/575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.45

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