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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.10, 837.33 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.10, 837.33 and 193.12 is: 289.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.10 : 837.33 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.10/837.33 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.10x = 837.33 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.10x = 161,705.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,705.17/558.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.74

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