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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.78, 866.76 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.78, 866.76 and 193 is: 289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.78 : 866.76 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.78/866.76 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.78x = 866.76 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.78x = 167,284.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,284.68/577.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.53

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