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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.98, 836.75 and 192.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.98, 836.75 and 192.67 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.98 : 836.75 = 192.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.98/836.75 = 192.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.98x = 836.75 × 192.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.98x = 161,215.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,215.01/557.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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