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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.02, 837.18 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.02, 837.18 and 192.84 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.02 : 837.18 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.02/837.18 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.02x = 837.18 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.02x = 161,438.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,438.65/558.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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