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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.84, 866.94 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.84, 866.94 and 187.90 is: 281.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.84 : 866.94 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.84/866.94 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.84x = 866.94 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.84x = 162,898.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,898.03/577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.91

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