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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.60, 837.96 and 193.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.60, 837.96 and 193.31 is: 289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.60 : 837.96 = 193.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.60/837.96 = 193.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.60x = 837.96 × 193.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.60x = 161,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,981.86/558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.98

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