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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.07, 835.61 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.07, 835.61 and 146.24 is: 219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.07 : 835.61 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.07/835.61 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.07x = 835.61 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.07x = 122,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,194.70/557.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.35

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