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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.09, 838.78 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.09, 838.78 and 193.90 is: 290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.09 : 838.78 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.09/838.78 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.09x = 838.78 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.09x = 162,639.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,639.44/559.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.90

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