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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.41, 833.08 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.41, 833.08 and 190.46 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.41 : 833.08 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.41/833.08 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.41x = 833.08 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.41x = 158,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,663.30/555.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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