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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.15, 838.76 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.15, 838.76 and 193.95 is: 290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.15 : 838.76 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.15/838.76 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.15x = 838.76 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.15x = 162,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,676.53/559.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.94

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