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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.13, 834.12 and 145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.13, 834.12 and 145.30 is: 217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.13 : 834.12 = 145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.13/834.12 = 145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.13x = 834.12 × 145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.13x = 121,193.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,193.44/556.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.92

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