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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.17, 832.90 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.17, 832.90 and 189.96 is: 284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.17 : 832.90 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.17/832.90 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.17x = 832.90 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.17x = 158,212.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,212.57/555.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.98

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