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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.16, 863.97 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.16, 863.97 and 186.09 is: 279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.16 : 863.97 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.16/863.97 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.16x = 863.97 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.16x = 160,776.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,776.18/576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.05

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