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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.30, 837.43 and 193.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.30, 837.43 and 193.34 is: 290.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.30 : 837.43 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.30/837.43 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.30x = 837.43 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.30x = 161,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,908.72/558.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.00

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