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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.53, 832.89 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.53, 832.89 and 190.22 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.53 : 832.89 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.53/832.89 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.53x = 832.89 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.53x = 158,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,432.34/555.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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