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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.48, 833.40 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.48, 833.40 and 190.26 is: 285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.48 : 833.40 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.48/833.40 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.48x = 833.40 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.48x = 158,562.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,562.68/555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.45

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