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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.94, 866.83 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.94, 866.83 and 187.94 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.94 : 866.83 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.94/866.83 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.94x = 866.83 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.94x = 162,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,912.03/577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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