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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559, 838.40 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559, 838.40 and 193.79 is: 290.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559 : 838.40 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559/838.40 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559x = 838.40 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559x = 162,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,473.54/559
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.65

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