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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.75, 836.64 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.75, 836.64 and 146.89 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.75 : 836.64 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.75/836.64 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.75x = 836.64 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.75x = 122,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,896.45/557.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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