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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.31, 839 and 189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.31, 839 and 189.11 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.31 : 839 = 189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.31/839 = 189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.31x = 839 × 189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.31x = 158,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,663.29/559.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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