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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.12, 838.77 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.12, 838.77 and 194.02 is: 291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.12 : 838.77 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.12/838.77 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.12x = 838.77 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.12x = 162,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,738.16/559.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.06

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