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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.08, 832.72 and 189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.08, 832.72 and 189.78 is: 284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.08 : 832.72 = 189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.08/832.72 = 189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.08x = 832.72 × 189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.08x = 158,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,033.60/555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.70

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