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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.06, 832.02 and 189.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.06, 832.02 and 189.73 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.06 : 832.02 = 189.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.06/832.02 = 189.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.06x = 832.02 × 189.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.06x = 157,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,859.15/555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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