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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 864.18 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 864.18 and 191.28 is: 286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 864.18 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/864.18 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 864.18 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 165,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,300.35/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.98

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