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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.68, 838.02 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.68, 838.02 and 147.86 is: 221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.68 : 838.02 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.68/838.02 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.68x = 838.02 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.68x = 123,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,905.45/558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.78

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