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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 864.20 and 186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 864.20 and 186.11 is: 279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 864.20 = 186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/864.20 = 186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 864.20 × 186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 160,835.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,835.33/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.20

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