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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.68, 836.40 and 192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.68, 836.40 and 192.40 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.68 : 836.40 = 192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.68/836.40 = 192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.68x = 836.40 × 192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.68x = 160,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,923.36/557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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