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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.48, 836.36 and 192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.48, 836.36 and 192.29 is: 288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.48 : 836.36 = 192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.48/836.36 = 192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.48x = 836.36 × 192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.48x = 160,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,818.52/557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.48

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