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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.02, 835.59 and 191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.02, 835.59 and 191.71 is: 287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.02 : 835.59 = 191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.02/835.59 = 191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.02x = 835.59 × 191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.02x = 160,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,186.78/557.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.58

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