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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.19, 834.32 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.19, 834.32 and 145.33 is: 218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.19 : 834.32 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.19/834.32 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.19x = 834.32 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.19x = 121,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,251.00/556.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.00

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