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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.50, 833.28 and 185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.50, 833.28 and 185.30 is: 277.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.50 : 833.28 = 185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.50/833.28 = 185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.50x = 833.28 × 185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.50x = 154,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,405.86/555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.96

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