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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.87, 836.81 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.87, 836.81 and 147.04 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.87 : 836.81 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.87/836.81 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.87x = 836.81 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.87x = 123,042.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,042.27/557.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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