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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.16, 837.36 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.16, 837.36 and 192.92 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.16 : 837.36 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.16/837.36 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.16x = 837.36 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.16x = 161,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,543.49/558.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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