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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.75, 864.86 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.75, 864.86 and 186.69 is: 279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.75 : 864.86 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.75/864.86 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.75x = 864.86 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.75x = 161,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,459.78/576.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.95

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