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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 863.48 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 863.48 and 191 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 863.48 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/863.48 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 863.48 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 164,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,924.68/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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