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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.37, 833.10 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.37, 833.10 and 190.16 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.37 : 833.10 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.37/833.10 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.37x = 833.10 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.37x = 158,421.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,421.98/555.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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