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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.72, 835.12 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.72, 835.12 and 191.40 is: 287.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.72 : 835.12 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.72/835.12 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.72x = 835.12 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.72x = 159,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,841.97/556.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.11

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