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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.00, 832.50 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.00, 832.50 and 144.11 is: 216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.00 : 832.50 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.00/832.50 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.00x = 832.50 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.00x = 119,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,966.69/555.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.16

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