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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.21, 864.04 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.21, 864.04 and 191.19 is: 286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.21 : 864.04 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.21/864.04 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.21x = 864.04 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.21x = 165,195.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,195.81/576.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.69

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