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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.49, 833.24 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.49, 833.24 and 190.28 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.49 : 833.24 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.49/833.24 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.49x = 833.24 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.49x = 158,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,547.96/555.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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