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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.75, 866.62 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.75, 866.62 and 144.91 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.75 : 866.62 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.75/866.62 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.75x = 866.62 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.75x = 125,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,581.90/577.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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