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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.08, 837.16 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.08, 837.16 and 192.78 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.08 : 837.16 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.08/837.16 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.08x = 837.16 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.08x = 161,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,387.70/558.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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