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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.63, 863.51 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.63, 863.51 and 190.88 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.63 : 863.51 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.63/863.51 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.63x = 863.51 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.63x = 164,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,821.52/575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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