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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.37, 836.12 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.37, 836.12 and 192.06 is: 288.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.37 : 836.12 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.37/836.12 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.37x = 836.12 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.37x = 160,585.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,585.21/557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.11

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