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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.73, 866.74 and 187.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.73, 866.74 and 187.73 is: 281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.73 : 866.74 = 187.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.73/866.74 = 187.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.73x = 866.74 × 187.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.73x = 162,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,713.10/577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.64

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