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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.87, 865.26 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.87, 865.26 and 186.84 is: 280.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.87 : 865.26 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.87/865.26 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.87x = 865.26 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.87x = 161,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,665.18/576.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.25

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