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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.83, 834.85 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.83, 834.85 and 210.14 is: 315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.83 : 834.85 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.83/834.85 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.83x = 834.85 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.83x = 175,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,436.94/556.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.06

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