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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.55, 833.23 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.55, 833.23 and 190.28 is: 285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.55 : 833.23 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.55/833.23 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.55x = 833.23 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.55x = 158,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,549.33/555.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.39

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