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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.38, 832.82 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.38, 832.82 and 190.08 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.38 : 832.82 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.38/832.82 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.38x = 832.82 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.38x = 158,302.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,302.43/555.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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