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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.86, 838.38 and 193.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.86, 838.38 and 193.55 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.86 : 838.38 = 193.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.86/838.38 = 193.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.86x = 838.38 × 193.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.86x = 162,268.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,268.45/558.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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