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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.96, 837.15 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.96, 837.15 and 192.86 is: 289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.96 : 837.15 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.96/837.15 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.96x = 837.15 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.96x = 161,448.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,448.56/557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.35

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