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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.27, 837.38 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.27, 837.38 and 147.41 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.27 : 837.38 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.27/837.38 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.27x = 837.38 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.27x = 123,433.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,433.26/558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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