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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 865.12 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 865.12 and 192 is: 288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 865.12 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/865.12 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 865.12 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 166,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,103.04/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.01

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