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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.92, 836.96 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.92, 836.96 and 192.72 is: 289.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.92 : 836.96 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.92/836.96 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.92x = 836.96 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.92x = 161,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,298.93/557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.11

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