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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.56, 833.19 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.56, 833.19 and 204.12 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.56 : 833.19 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.56/833.19 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.56x = 833.19 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.56x = 170,069.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,069.98/555.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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