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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.82, 866.70 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.82, 866.70 and 187.83 is: 281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.82 : 866.70 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.82/866.70 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.82x = 866.70 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.82x = 162,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,792.26/577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.74

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