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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 866.48 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 866.48 and 192.96 is: 289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 866.48 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/866.48 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 866.48 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 167,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,195.98/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.43

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