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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.58, 835.81 and 192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.58, 835.81 and 192.12 is: 287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.58 : 835.81 = 192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.58/835.81 = 192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.58x = 835.81 × 192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.58x = 160,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,575.82/557.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.99

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