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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.21, 832.82 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.21, 832.82 and 189.81 is: 284.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.21 : 832.82 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.21/832.82 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.21x = 832.82 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.21x = 158,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,076.62/555.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.72

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