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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 864.29 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 864.29 and 186.18 is: 279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 864.29 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/864.29 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 864.29 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 160,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,913.51/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.29

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