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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.30, 833.00 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.30, 833.00 and 189.99 is: 285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.30 : 833.00 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.30/833.00 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.30x = 833.00 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.30x = 158,260.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,260.72/555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.00

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