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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.22, 838.83 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.22, 838.83 and 194 is: 291

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.22 : 838.83 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.22/838.83 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.22x = 838.83 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.22x = 162,733.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,733.02/559.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291

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