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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 872.91 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 872.91 and 192.17 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 872.91 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/872.91 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 872.91 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 167,747.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,747.11/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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