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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.13, 837.35 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.13, 837.35 and 192.93 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.13 : 837.35 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.13/837.35 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.13x = 837.35 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.13x = 161,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,549.94/558.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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