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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 832.74 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 832.74 and 189.84 is: 284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 832.74 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/832.74 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 832.74 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 158,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,087.36/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.78

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