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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.19, 835.77 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.19, 835.77 and 146.34 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.19 : 835.77 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.19/835.77 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.19x = 835.77 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.19x = 122,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,306.58/557.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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