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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.67, 835.22 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.67, 835.22 and 191.70 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.67 : 835.22 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.67/835.22 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.67x = 835.22 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.67x = 160,112.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,112.15/556.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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