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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.38, 833.09 and 190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.38, 833.09 and 190.13 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.38 : 833.09 = 190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.38/833.09 = 190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.38x = 833.09 × 190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.38x = 158,390.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,390.29/555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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