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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.49, 833.55 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.49, 833.55 and 190.36 is: 285.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.49 : 833.55 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.49/833.55 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.49x = 833.55 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.49x = 158,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,674.58/555.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.65

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