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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.68, 836.37 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.68, 836.37 and 206.25 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.68 : 836.37 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.68/836.37 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.68x = 836.37 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.68x = 172,501.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,501.31/557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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