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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.14, 838.50 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.14, 838.50 and 193.84 is: 290.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.14 : 838.50 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.14/838.50 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.14x = 838.50 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.14x = 162,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,534.84/559.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.69

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