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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.57, 863.46 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.57, 863.46 and 185.46 is: 278.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.57 : 863.46 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.57/863.46 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.57x = 863.46 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.57x = 160,137.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,137.29/575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.23

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