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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.81, 866.67 and 187.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.81, 866.67 and 187.81 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.81 : 866.67 = 187.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.81/866.67 = 187.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.81x = 866.67 × 187.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.81x = 162,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,769.29/577.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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