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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.97, 865.42 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.97, 865.42 and 192.22 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.97 : 865.42 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.97/865.42 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.97x = 865.42 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.97x = 166,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,351.03/576.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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