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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.04, 836.78 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.04, 836.78 and 192.74 is: 289.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.04 : 836.78 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.04/836.78 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.04x = 836.78 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.04x = 161,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,280.98/558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.01

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