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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.35, 833.11 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.35, 833.11 and 190.04 is: 285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.35 : 833.11 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.35/833.11 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.35x = 833.11 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.35x = 158,325.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,325.83/555.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.09

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