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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.12, 835.77 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.12, 835.77 and 192.02 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.12 : 835.77 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.12/835.77 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.12x = 835.77 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.12x = 160,481.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,481.10/557.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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