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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.22, 836.03 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.22, 836.03 and 192.11 is: 288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.22 : 836.03 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.22/836.03 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.22x = 836.03 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.22x = 160,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,604.58/557.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.22

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