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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 832.98 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 832.98 and 190.02 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 832.98 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/832.98 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 832.98 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 158,282.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,282.86/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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