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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.33, 835.83 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.33, 835.83 and 192.02 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.33 : 835.83 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.33/835.83 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.33x = 835.83 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.33x = 160,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,491.90/557.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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