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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.63, 864.95 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.63, 864.95 and 191.88 is: 287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.63 : 864.95 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.63/864.95 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.63x = 864.95 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.63x = 165,961.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,961.32/576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.81

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