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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.36, 837.38 and 192.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.36, 837.38 and 192.95 is: 289.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.36 : 837.38 = 192.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.36/837.38 = 192.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.36x = 837.38 × 192.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.36x = 161,567.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,567.32/558.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.36

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