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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.13, 838.44 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.13, 838.44 and 193.95 is: 290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.13 : 838.44 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.13/838.44 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.13x = 838.44 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.13x = 162,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,615.44/559.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.84

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