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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.23, 864.35 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.23, 864.35 and 191.48 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.23 : 864.35 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.23/864.35 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.23x = 864.35 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.23x = 165,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,505.74/576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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