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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.11, 838.05 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.11, 838.05 and 193.71 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.11 : 838.05 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.11/838.05 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.11x = 838.05 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.11x = 162,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,338.67/559.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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