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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.15, 835.72 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.15, 835.72 and 192.04 is: 288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.15 : 835.72 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.15/835.72 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.15x = 835.72 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.15x = 160,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,489.10/557.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.06

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