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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.18, 835.66 and 192.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.18, 835.66 and 192.00 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.18 : 835.66 = 192.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.18/835.66 = 192.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.18x = 835.66 × 192.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.18x = 160,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,450.09/557.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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