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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.82, 863.84 and 185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.82, 863.84 and 185.93 is: 278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.82 : 863.84 = 185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.82/863.84 = 185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.82x = 863.84 × 185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.82x = 160,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,609.45/575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.92

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