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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.34, 866.02 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.34, 866.02 and 144.50 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.34 : 866.02 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.34/866.02 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.34x = 866.02 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.34x = 125,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,139.89/577.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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