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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.63, 865.25 and 186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.63, 865.25 and 186.75 is: 280.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.63 : 865.25 = 186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.63/865.25 = 186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.63x = 865.25 × 186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.63x = 161,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,584.50/576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.22

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