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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.60, 833.58 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.60, 833.58 and 190.62 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.60 : 833.58 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.60/833.58 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.60x = 833.58 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.60x = 158,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,897.02/555.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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