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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.19, 837.47 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.19, 837.47 and 192.98 is: 289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.19 : 837.47 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.19/837.47 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.19x = 837.47 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.19x = 161,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,614.96/558.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.53

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