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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.21, 836.02 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.21, 836.02 and 192.11 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.21 : 836.02 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.21/836.02 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.21x = 836.02 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.21x = 160,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,603.86/557.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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