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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.16, 837.02 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.16, 837.02 and 192.84 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.16 : 837.02 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.16/837.02 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.16x = 837.02 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.16x = 161,410.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,410.94/558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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