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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.69, 837.84 and 188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.69, 837.84 and 188.41 is: 282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.69 : 837.84 = 188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.69/837.84 = 188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.69x = 837.84 × 188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.69x = 157,857.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,857.43/558.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.55

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