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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.72, 839.58 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.72, 839.58 and 148.85 is: 223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.72 : 839.58 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.72/839.58 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.72x = 839.58 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.72x = 124,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,971.48/559.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.28

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