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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.74, 836.10 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.74, 836.10 and 192.22 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.74 : 836.10 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.74/836.10 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.74x = 836.10 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.74x = 160,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,715.14/557.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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