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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.06, 865.70 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.06, 865.70 and 187.11 is: 280.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.06 : 865.70 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.06/865.70 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.06x = 865.70 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.06x = 161,981.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,981.13/577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.70

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