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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.88, 836.66 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.88, 836.66 and 192.76 is: 289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.88 : 836.66 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.88/836.66 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.88x = 836.66 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.88x = 161,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,274.58/557.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.08

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