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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.54, 833.30 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.54, 833.30 and 190.58 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.54 : 833.30 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.54/833.30 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.54x = 833.30 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.54x = 158,810.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,810.31/555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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