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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.70, 835.04 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.70, 835.04 and 191.59 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.70 : 835.04 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.70/835.04 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.70x = 835.04 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.70x = 159,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,983.70/556.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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