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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.94, 835.14 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.94, 835.14 and 191.64 is: 287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.94 : 835.14 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.94/835.14 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.94x = 835.14 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.94x = 160,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,046.23/556.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.37

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