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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.83, 836.42 and 192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.83, 836.42 and 192.43 is: 288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.83 : 836.42 = 192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.83/836.42 = 192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.83x = 836.42 × 192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.83x = 160,947.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,947.16/557.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.53

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