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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.53, 836.69 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.53, 836.69 and 192.62 is: 289.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.53 : 836.69 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.53/836.69 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.53x = 836.69 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.53x = 161,163.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,163.23/557.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.07

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