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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.98, 866.97 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.98, 866.97 and 145.12 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.98 : 866.97 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.98/866.97 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.98x = 866.97 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.98x = 125,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,814.69/577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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