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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.98, 863.98 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.98, 863.98 and 191.23 is: 286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.98 : 863.98 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.98/863.98 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.98x = 863.98 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.98x = 165,218.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,218.90/575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.85

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