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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.30, 836 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.30, 836 and 146.43 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.30 : 836 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.30/836 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.30x = 836 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.30x = 122,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,415.48/557.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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