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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.28, 864.42 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.28, 864.42 and 191.50 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.28 : 864.42 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.28/864.42 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.28x = 864.42 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.28x = 165,536.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,536.43/576.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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