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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.75, 863.63 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.75, 863.63 and 191 is: 286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.75 : 863.63 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.75/863.63 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.75x = 863.63 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.75x = 164,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,953.33/575.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.50

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