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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.90, 835.69 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.90, 835.69 and 191.94 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.90 : 835.69 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.90/835.69 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.90x = 835.69 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.90x = 160,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,401.38/556.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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