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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.47, 837.87 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.47, 837.87 and 188.34 is: 282.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.47 : 837.87 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.47/837.87 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.47x = 837.87 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.47x = 157,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,807.00/558.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.57

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