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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.89, 837.80 and 193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.89, 837.80 and 193.40 is: 289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.89 : 837.80 = 193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.89/837.80 = 193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.89x = 837.80 × 193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.89x = 162,025.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,025.36/558.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.91

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