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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.28, 835.83 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.28, 835.83 and 187.11 is: 280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.28 : 835.83 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.28/835.83 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.28x = 835.83 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.28x = 156,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,392.15/557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.63

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