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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.33, 835.67 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.33, 835.67 and 191.93 is: 287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.33 : 835.67 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.33/835.67 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.33x = 835.67 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.33x = 160,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,385.01/557.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.78

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