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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.51, 836.37 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.51, 836.37 and 192.35 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.51 : 836.37 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.51/836.37 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.51x = 836.37 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.51x = 160,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,875.77/557.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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