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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.88, 865.44 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.88, 865.44 and 192.16 is: 288.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.88 : 865.44 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.88/865.44 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.88x = 865.44 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.88x = 166,302.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,302.95/576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.28

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