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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.88, 836.46 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.88, 836.46 and 192.54 is: 288.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.88 : 836.46 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.88/836.46 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.88x = 836.46 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.88x = 161,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,052.01/557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.69

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