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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.49, 866.24 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.49, 866.24 and 187.82 is: 281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.49 : 866.24 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.49/866.24 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.49x = 866.24 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.49x = 162,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,697.20/577.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.73

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