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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.98, 866.84 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.98, 866.84 and 187.92 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.98 : 866.84 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.98/866.84 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.98x = 866.84 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.98x = 162,895.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,895.63/577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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