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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.97, 866.83 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.97, 866.83 and 188.01 is: 281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.97 : 866.83 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.97/866.83 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.97x = 866.83 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.97x = 162,972.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,972.71/577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.97

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