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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.84, 836.87 and 192.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.84, 836.87 and 192.63 is: 288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.84 : 836.87 = 192.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.84/836.87 = 192.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.84x = 836.87 × 192.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.84x = 161,208.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,208.44/557.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.99

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