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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.14, 835.51 and 191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.14, 835.51 and 191.83 is: 287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.14 : 835.51 = 191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.14/835.51 = 191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.14x = 835.51 × 191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.14x = 160,275.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,275.88/557.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.68

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