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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.82, 835.18 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.82, 835.18 and 210.14 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.82 : 835.18 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.82/835.18 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.82x = 835.18 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.82x = 175,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,504.73/556.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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