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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.32, 837.26 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.32, 837.26 and 193 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.32 : 837.26 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.32/837.26 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.32x = 837.26 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.32x = 161,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,591.18/558.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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