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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.13, 865.82 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.13, 865.82 and 192.38 is: 288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 865.82 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/865.82 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 865.82 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 166,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,562.60/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.61

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