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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.88, 865.62 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.88, 865.62 and 187 is: 280.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.88 : 865.62 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.88/865.62 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.88x = 865.62 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.88x = 161,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,870.94/576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.60

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