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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577.33 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577.33 and 192.38 is: 288.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577.33 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577.33 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577.33 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 111,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,063.38/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.36

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