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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.98, 866.98 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.98, 866.98 and 145.14 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.98 : 866.98 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.98/866.98 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.98x = 866.98 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.98x = 125,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,833.48/577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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