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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.76, 836.72 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.76, 836.72 and 192.64 is: 288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.76 : 836.72 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.76/836.72 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.76x = 836.72 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.76x = 161,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,185.74/557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.99

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