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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.80, 576.32 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.80, 576.32 and 192 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.80 : 576.32 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.80/576.32 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.80x = 576.32 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.80x = 110,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,653.44/384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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