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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.20, 865.80 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.20, 865.80 and 192.45 is: 288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.20 : 865.80 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.20/865.80 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.20x = 865.80 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.20x = 166,623.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,623.21/577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.68

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