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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.28, 577.60 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.28, 577.60 and 192.76 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.28 : 577.60 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.28/577.60 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.28x = 577.60 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.28x = 111,338.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,338.18/385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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