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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.35, 835.80 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.35, 835.80 and 192.04 is: 287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.35 : 835.80 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.35/835.80 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.35x = 835.80 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.35x = 160,507.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,507.03/557.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.98

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