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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.28, 836.02 and 192.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.28, 836.02 and 192.07 is: 288.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.28 : 836.02 = 192.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.28/836.02 = 192.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.28x = 836.02 × 192.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.28x = 160,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,575.65/557.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.14

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