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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 836.68 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 836.68 and 192.44 is: 288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 836.68 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/836.68 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 836.68 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 161,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,010.70/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.67

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