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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.88, 863.82 and 191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.88, 863.82 and 191.13 is: 286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.88 : 863.82 = 191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.88/863.82 = 191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.88x = 863.82 × 191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.88x = 165,101.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,101.92/575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.70

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