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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.12, 835.79 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.12, 835.79 and 191.81 is: 287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.12 : 835.79 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.12/835.79 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.12x = 835.79 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.12x = 160,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,307.74/557.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.75

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