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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 866.50 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 866.50 and 187.65 is: 281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 866.50 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/866.50 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 866.50 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 162,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,598.26/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.51

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