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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.95, 836.94 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.95, 836.94 and 187.75 is: 281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.95 : 836.94 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.95/836.94 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.95x = 836.94 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.95x = 157,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,135.49/557.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.63

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