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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.13, 838.49 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.13, 838.49 and 193.82 is: 290.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.13 : 838.49 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.13/838.49 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.13x = 838.49 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.13x = 162,510.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,510.97/559.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.65

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