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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.09, 838.62 and 148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.09, 838.62 and 148.21 is: 222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.09 : 838.62 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.09/838.62 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.09x = 838.62 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.09x = 124,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,291.87/559.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.31

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