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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.82, 866.66 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.82, 866.66 and 144.95 is: 217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.82 : 866.66 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.82/866.66 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.82x = 866.66 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.82x = 125,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,617.31/577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.40

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