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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.63, 863.57 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.63, 863.57 and 185.66 is: 278.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.63 : 863.57 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.63/863.57 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.63x = 863.57 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.63x = 160,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,330.41/575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.53

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