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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.04, 832.54 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.04, 832.54 and 190.09 is: 285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.04 : 832.54 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.04/832.54 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.04x = 832.54 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.04x = 158,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,257.53/555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.13

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