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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.69, 836.58 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.69, 836.58 and 192.43 is: 288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.69 : 836.58 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.69/836.58 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.69x = 836.58 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.69x = 160,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,983.09/557.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.66

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