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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.59, 866.18 and 192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.59, 866.18 and 192.75 is: 289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.59 : 866.18 = 192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.59/866.18 = 192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.59x = 866.18 × 192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.59x = 166,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,955.23/577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.05

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