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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557, 835.28 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557, 835.28 and 191.72 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557 : 835.28 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557/835.28 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557x = 835.28 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557x = 160,139.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,139.88/557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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