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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 864.16 and 191.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 864.16 and 191.31 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 864.16 = 191.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/864.16 = 191.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 864.16 × 191.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 165,325.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,325.09/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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