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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 833.54 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 833.54 and 190.44 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 833.54 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/833.54 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 833.54 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 158,739.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,739.36/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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