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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 837.75 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 837.75 and 193.33 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 837.75 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/837.75 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 837.75 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 161,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,962.21/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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