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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.63, 866.75 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.63, 866.75 and 187.75 is: 281.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.63 : 866.75 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.63/866.75 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.63x = 866.75 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.63x = 162,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,732.31/577.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.72

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