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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.86, 836.90 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.86, 836.90 and 192.60 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.86 : 836.90 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.86/836.90 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.86x = 836.90 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.86x = 161,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,187.42/557.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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