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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.21, 834.33 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.21, 834.33 and 186 is: 279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.21 : 834.33 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.21/834.33 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.21x = 834.33 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.21x = 155,185.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,185.38/556.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.01

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