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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.93, 865.45 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.93, 865.45 and 186.94 is: 280.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.93 : 865.45 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.93/865.45 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.93x = 865.45 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.93x = 161,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,788.54/576.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.43

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