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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.67, 863.46 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.67, 863.46 and 190.92 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.67 : 863.46 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.67/863.46 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.67x = 863.46 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.67x = 164,851.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,851.78/575.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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