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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.90, 835.37 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.90, 835.37 and 146.04 is: 219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.90 : 835.37 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.90/835.37 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.90x = 835.37 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.90x = 121,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,993.81/556.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.06

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