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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 577.14 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 577.14 and 192.26 is: 288.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 577.14 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/577.14 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 577.14 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 110,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,960.94/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.49

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