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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.77, 838.08 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.77, 838.08 and 147.88 is: 221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.77 : 838.08 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.77/838.08 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.77x = 838.08 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.77x = 123,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,935.27/558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.80

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