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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.45, 836.07 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.45, 836.07 and 192.24 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.45 : 836.07 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.45/836.07 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.45x = 836.07 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.45x = 160,726.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,726.10/557.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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