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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 832.58 and 190.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 832.58 and 190.03 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 832.58 = 190.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/832.58 = 190.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 832.58 × 190.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 158,215.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,215.49/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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