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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.03, 836.93 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.03, 836.93 and 192.86 is: 289.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.03 : 836.93 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.03/836.93 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.03x = 836.93 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.03x = 161,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,406.14/558.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.24

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