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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.59, 833.33 and 190.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.59, 833.33 and 190.33 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.59 : 833.33 = 190.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.59/833.33 = 190.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.59x = 833.33 × 190.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.59x = 158,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,607.70/555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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