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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.38, 836.02 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.38, 836.02 and 192.12 is: 288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.38 : 836.02 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.38/836.02 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.38x = 836.02 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.38x = 160,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,616.16/557.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.16

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