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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.60, 838.28 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.60, 838.28 and 193.39 is: 290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.60 : 838.28 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.60/838.28 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.60x = 838.28 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.60x = 162,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,113.36/558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.21

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