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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.16, 865.92 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.16, 865.92 and 192.68 is: 289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.16 : 865.92 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.16/865.92 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.16x = 865.92 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.16x = 166,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,845.47/577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.08

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