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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.42, 832.80 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.42, 832.80 and 190.06 is: 284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.42 : 832.80 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.42/832.80 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.42x = 832.80 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.42x = 158,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,281.97/555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.98

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