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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.67, 838.82 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.67, 838.82 and 194.04 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.67 : 838.82 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.67/838.82 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.67x = 838.82 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.67x = 162,761.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,761.97/559.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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