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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.64, 833.51 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.64, 833.51 and 190.53 is: 285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.64 : 833.51 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.64/833.51 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.64x = 833.51 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.64x = 158,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,809.14/555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.81

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