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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.98, 836.88 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.98, 836.88 and 147.12 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.98 : 836.88 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.98/836.88 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.98x = 836.88 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.98x = 123,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,123.86/557.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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