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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.69, 836.56 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.69, 836.56 and 187.52 is: 281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.69 : 836.56 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.69/836.56 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.69x = 836.56 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.69x = 156,874.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,874.84/557.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.29

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