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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.32, 832.42 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.32, 832.42 and 189.86 is: 284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.32 : 832.42 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.32/832.42 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.32x = 832.42 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.32x = 158,043.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,043.26/555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.60

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