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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 865.41 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 865.41 and 192.20 is: 288.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 865.41 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/865.41 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 865.41 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 166,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,327.47/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.29

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