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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.31, 837.34 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.31, 837.34 and 188.08 is: 282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.31 : 837.34 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.31/837.34 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.31x = 837.34 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.31x = 157,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,485.49/558.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.08

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