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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.64, 833.42 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.64, 833.42 and 190.28 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.64 : 833.42 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.64/833.42 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.64x = 833.42 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.64x = 158,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,583.16/555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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