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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.10, 835.83 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.10, 835.83 and 192.12 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.10 : 835.83 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.10/835.83 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.10x = 835.83 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.10x = 160,579.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,579.66/557.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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