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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.75, 838.23 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.75, 838.23 and 188.52 is: 282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.75 : 838.23 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.75/838.23 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.75x = 838.23 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.75x = 158,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,023.12/558.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.82

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