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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.18, 837.18 and 192.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.18, 837.18 and 192.94 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.18 : 837.18 = 192.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.18/837.18 = 192.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.18x = 837.18 × 192.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.18x = 161,525.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,525.51/558.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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