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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.07, 838.67 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.07, 838.67 and 188.87 is: 283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.07 : 838.67 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.07/838.67 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.07x = 838.67 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.07x = 158,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,399.60/559.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.33

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