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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.10, 832.14 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.10, 832.14 and 189.80 is: 284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.10 : 832.14 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.10/832.14 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.10x = 832.14 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.10x = 157,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,940.17/555.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.53

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