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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.17, 832.74 and 190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.17, 832.74 and 190.21 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.17 : 832.74 = 190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.17/832.74 = 190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.17x = 832.74 × 190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.17x = 158,393.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,393.39/555.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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