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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.07, 836.62 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.07, 836.62 and 192.76 is: 288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.07 : 836.62 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.07/836.62 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.07x = 836.62 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.07x = 161,266.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,266.87/558.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.97

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