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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.27, 865.36 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.27, 865.36 and 192.25 is: 288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.27 : 865.36 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.27/865.36 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.27x = 865.36 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.27x = 166,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,365.46/577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.19

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