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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.36, 833.09 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.36, 833.09 and 190.15 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.36 : 833.09 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.36/833.09 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.36x = 833.09 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.36x = 158,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,409.03/555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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