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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.88, 577.52 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.88, 577.52 and 192.52 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.88 : 577.52 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.88/577.52 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.88x = 577.52 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.88x = 111,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,184.15/384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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