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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.62, 863.31 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.62, 863.31 and 185.66 is: 278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.62 : 863.31 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.62/863.31 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.62x = 863.31 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.62x = 160,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,277.12/575.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.44

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