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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.36, 833.06 and 144.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.36, 833.06 and 144.49 is: 216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.36 : 833.06 = 144.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.36/833.06 = 144.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.36x = 833.06 × 144.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.36x = 120,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,368.68/555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.74

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