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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.67, 837.65 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.67, 837.65 and 193.49 is: 290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.67 : 837.65 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.67/837.65 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.67x = 837.65 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.67x = 162,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,074.48/558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.11

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