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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.22, 833.02 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.22, 833.02 and 190.27 is: 285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.22 : 833.02 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.22/833.02 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.22x = 833.02 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.22x = 158,494.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,494.55/555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.46

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