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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.05, 832.61 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.05, 832.61 and 189.74 is: 284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.05 : 832.61 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.05/832.61 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.05x = 832.61 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.05x = 157,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,981.98/555.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.63

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