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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.81, 577.35 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.81, 577.35 and 192.30 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.81 : 577.35 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.81/577.35 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.81x = 577.35 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.81x = 111,024.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,024.41/384.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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