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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.73, 865.21 and 186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.73, 865.21 and 186.83 is: 280.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.73 : 865.21 = 186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.73/865.21 = 186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.73x = 865.21 × 186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.73x = 161,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,644.55/576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.28

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