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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.22, 835.80 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.22, 835.80 and 192.02 is: 288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.22 : 835.80 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.22/835.80 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.22x = 835.80 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.22x = 160,485.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,485.18/557.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.01

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