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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.43, 837.68 and 193.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.43, 837.68 and 193.25 is: 289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.43 : 837.68 = 193.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.43/837.68 = 193.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.43x = 837.68 × 193.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.43x = 161,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,882.79/558.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.89

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