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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.21, 835.74 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.21, 835.74 and 191.99 is: 287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.21 : 835.74 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.21/835.74 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.21x = 835.74 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.21x = 160,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,455.81/557.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.96

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