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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.21, 837.33 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.21, 837.33 and 193 is: 289.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.21 : 837.33 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.21/837.33 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.21x = 837.33 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.21x = 161,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,604.69/558.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.51

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