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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.37, 837.49 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.37, 837.49 and 147.50 is: 221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.37 : 837.49 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.37/837.49 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.37x = 837.49 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.37x = 123,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,529.78/558.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.23

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