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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 873.12 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 873.12 and 192.12 is: 288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 873.12 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/873.12 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 873.12 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 167,743.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,743.81/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.22

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