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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.81, 865.17 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.81, 865.17 and 186.81 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.81 : 865.17 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.81/865.17 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.81x = 865.17 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.81x = 161,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,622.41/576.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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