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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.30, 833.07 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.30, 833.07 and 190.08 is: 285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.30 : 833.07 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.30/833.07 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.30x = 833.07 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.30x = 158,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,349.95/555.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.16

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