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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.07, 835.12 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.07, 835.12 and 191.76 is: 287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.07 : 835.12 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.07/835.12 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.07x = 835.12 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.07x = 160,142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,142.61/557.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.47

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