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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.84, 864 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.84, 864 and 186 is: 279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.84 : 864 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.84/864 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.84x = 864 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.84x = 160,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,704/575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.08

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