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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 865.76 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 865.76 and 187.18 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 865.76 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/865.76 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 865.76 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 162,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,049.86/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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