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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.46, 866.30 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.46, 866.30 and 187.34 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.46 : 866.30 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.46/866.30 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.46x = 866.30 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.46x = 162,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,287.37/577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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