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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.23, 865.96 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.23, 865.96 and 187.33 is: 281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.23 : 865.96 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.23/865.96 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.23x = 865.96 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.23x = 162,220.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,220.29/577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.03

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