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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 864.98 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 864.98 and 192 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 864.98 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/864.98 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 864.98 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 166,076.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,076.16/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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