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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.73, 863.60 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.73, 863.60 and 190.98 is: 286.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.73 : 863.60 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.73/863.60 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.73x = 863.60 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.73x = 164,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,929.37/575.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.47

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