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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.38, 866.37 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.38, 866.37 and 187.50 is: 281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.38 : 866.37 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.38/866.37 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.38x = 866.37 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.38x = 162,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,444.38/577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.35

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