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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.35, 833.13 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.35, 833.13 and 190.17 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.35 : 833.13 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.35/833.13 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.35x = 833.13 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.35x = 158,436.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,436.33/555.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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