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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.45, 833.10 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.45, 833.10 and 190.23 is: 285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.45 : 833.10 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.45/833.10 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.45x = 833.10 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.45x = 158,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,480.61/555.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.32

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