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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.60, 833.04 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.60, 833.04 and 190.40 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.60 : 833.04 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.60/833.04 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.60x = 833.04 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.60x = 158,610.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,610.82/555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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