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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.21, 865.54 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.21, 865.54 and 192.19 is: 288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.21 : 865.54 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.21/865.54 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.21x = 865.54 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.21x = 166,345.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,345.49/577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.19

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