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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.97, 865.44 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.97, 865.44 and 144.12 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.97 : 865.44 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.97/865.44 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.97x = 865.44 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.97x = 124,727.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,727.21/576.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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