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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.83, 835.24 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.83, 835.24 and 191.61 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.83 : 835.24 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.83/835.24 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.83x = 835.24 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.83x = 160,040.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,040.34/556.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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