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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.67, 864.99 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.67, 864.99 and 143.83 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.67 : 864.99 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.67/864.99 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.67x = 864.99 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.67x = 124,406.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,406.47/576.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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