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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.39, 833 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.39, 833 and 190.12 is: 285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.39 : 833 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.39/833 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.39x = 833 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.39x = 158,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,369.96/555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.15

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