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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.67, 836.42 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.67, 836.42 and 187.47 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.67 : 836.42 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.67/836.42 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.67x = 836.42 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.67x = 156,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,805.60/557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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