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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.26, 865.71 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.26, 865.71 and 192.51 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.26 : 865.71 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.26/865.71 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.26x = 865.71 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.26x = 166,657.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,657.83/577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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