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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.62, 833.49 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.62, 833.49 and 190.49 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.62 : 833.49 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.62/833.49 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.62x = 833.49 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.62x = 158,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,767.34/555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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