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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.52, 833.12 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.52, 833.12 and 190.24 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.52 : 833.12 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.52/833.12 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.52x = 833.12 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.52x = 158,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,492.75/555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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