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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.28, 832.82 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.28, 832.82 and 190.01 is: 284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.28 : 832.82 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.28/832.82 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.28x = 832.82 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.28x = 158,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,245.26/555.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.98

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