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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.08, 835.92 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.08, 835.92 and 191.97 is: 288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.08 : 835.92 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.08/835.92 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.08x = 835.92 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.08x = 160,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,471.56/557.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.06

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