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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.28, 866 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.28, 866 and 192.56 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.28 : 866 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.28/866 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.28x = 866 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.28x = 166,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,756.96/577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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