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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.65, 865.05 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.65, 865.05 and 186.56 is: 279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.65 : 865.05 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.65/865.05 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.65x = 865.05 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.65x = 161,379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,379.40/576.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.86

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