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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.14, 837.36 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.14, 837.36 and 193.19 is: 289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.14 : 837.36 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.14/837.36 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.14x = 837.36 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.14x = 161,765.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,765.39/558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.83

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