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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.61, 833.15 and 190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.61, 833.15 and 190.30 is: 285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.61 : 833.15 = 190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.61/833.15 = 190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.61x = 833.15 × 190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.61x = 158,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,548.45/555.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.36

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