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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.42, 833.26 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.42, 833.26 and 190.20 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.42 : 833.26 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.42/833.26 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.42x = 833.26 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.42x = 158,486.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,486.05/555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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