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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.92, 865.48 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.92, 865.48 and 186.80 is: 280.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.92 : 865.48 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.92/865.48 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.92x = 865.48 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.92x = 161,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,671.66/576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.23

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