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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.06, 865.34 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.06, 865.34 and 186.96 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.06 : 865.34 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.06/865.34 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.06x = 865.34 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.06x = 161,783.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,783.97/577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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