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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.87, 836.82 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.87, 836.82 and 147.01 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.87 : 836.82 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.87/836.82 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.87x = 836.82 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.87x = 123,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,018.82/557.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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