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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.70, 838.01 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.70, 838.01 and 193.46 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.70 : 838.01 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.70/838.01 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.70x = 838.01 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.70x = 162,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,117.71/558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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