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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.40, 833.10 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.40, 833.10 and 144.57 is: 216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.40 : 833.10 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.40/833.10 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.40x = 833.10 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.40x = 120,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,439.98/555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.85

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