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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.21, 865.83 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.21, 865.83 and 144.37 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.21 : 865.83 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.21/865.83 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.21x = 865.83 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.21x = 124,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,999.88/577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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