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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.82, 838 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.82, 838 and 193.50 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.82 : 838 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.82/838 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.82x = 838 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.82x = 162,153
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,153/558.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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