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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.19, 838.50 and 193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.19, 838.50 and 193.91 is: 290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.19 : 838.50 = 193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.19/838.50 = 193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.19x = 838.50 × 193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.19x = 162,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,589.34/559.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.76

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