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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.22, 838.28 and 193.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.22, 838.28 and 193.75 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.22 : 838.28 = 193.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.22/838.28 = 193.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.22x = 838.28 × 193.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.22x = 162,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,415.14/559.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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