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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.13, 865.82 and 187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.13, 865.82 and 187.15 is: 280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 865.82 = 187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/865.82 = 187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 865.82 × 187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 162,038.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,038.21/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.77

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