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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.06, 577.73 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.06, 577.73 and 192.55 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.06 : 577.73 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.06/577.73 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.06x = 577.73 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.06x = 111,241.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,241.91/385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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