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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.40, 836.04 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.40, 836.04 and 146.58 is: 219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.40 : 836.04 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.40/836.04 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.40x = 836.04 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.40x = 122,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,546.74/557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.85

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