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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.42, 838.02 and 193.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.42, 838.02 and 193.21 is: 289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.42 : 838.02 = 193.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.42/838.02 = 193.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.42x = 838.02 × 193.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.42x = 161,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,913.47/558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.95

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