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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 864 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 864 and 186.03 is: 279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 864 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/864 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 864 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 160,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,729.92/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.03

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