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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.97, 866.96 and 188.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.97, 866.96 and 188.30 is: 282.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.97 : 866.96 = 188.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.97/866.96 = 188.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.97x = 866.96 × 188.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.97x = 163,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,250.50/577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.46

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