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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.77, 836.76 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.77, 836.76 and 192.56 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.77 : 836.76 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.77/836.76 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.77x = 836.76 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.77x = 161,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,127.75/557.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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