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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.90, 863.82 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.90, 863.82 and 191.14 is: 286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.90 : 863.82 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.90/863.82 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.90x = 863.82 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.90x = 165,110.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,110.55/575.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.70

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