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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.91, 836.87 and 192.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.91, 836.87 and 192.67 is: 289.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.91 : 836.87 = 192.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.91/836.87 = 192.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.91x = 836.87 × 192.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.91x = 161,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,236.69/557.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.00

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