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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.58, 832.45 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.58, 832.45 and 190.17 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.58 : 832.45 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.58/832.45 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.58x = 832.45 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.58x = 158,302.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,302.85/555.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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