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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.36, 837.52 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.36, 837.52 and 193.16 is: 289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.36 : 837.52 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.36/837.52 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.36x = 837.52 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.36x = 161,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,775.36/558.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.73

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