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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.29, 835.80 and 192.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.29, 835.80 and 192.07 is: 288.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.29 : 835.80 = 192.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.29/835.80 = 192.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.29x = 835.80 × 192.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.29x = 160,532.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,532.11/557.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.06

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