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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.61, 837.99 and 188.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.61, 837.99 and 188.30 is: 282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.61 : 837.99 = 188.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.61/837.99 = 188.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.61x = 837.99 × 188.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.61x = 157,795.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,795.61/558.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.48

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