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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.73, 865.10 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.73, 865.10 and 191.98 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.73 : 865.10 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.73/865.10 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.73x = 865.10 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.73x = 166,081.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,081.90/576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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