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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.57, 866.46 and 192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.57, 866.46 and 192.82 is: 289.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.57 : 866.46 = 192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.57/866.46 = 192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.57x = 866.46 × 192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.57x = 167,070.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,070.82/577.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.27

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