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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.46, 833.29 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.46, 833.29 and 190.28 is: 285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.46 : 833.29 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.46/833.29 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.46x = 833.29 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.46x = 158,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,560.03/555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.46

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