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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.05, 837.14 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.05, 837.14 and 192.78 is: 289.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.05 : 837.14 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.05/837.14 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.05x = 837.14 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.05x = 161,382.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,382.89/558.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.19

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