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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.70, 836.27 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.70, 836.27 and 192.38 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.70 : 836.27 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.70/836.27 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.70x = 836.27 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.70x = 160,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,881.62/557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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