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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.70, 866.33 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.70, 866.33 and 187.60 is: 281.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.70 : 866.33 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.70/866.33 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.70x = 866.33 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.70x = 162,523.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,523.79/577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.33

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