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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.68, 833.66 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.68, 833.66 and 190.48 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.68 : 833.66 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.68/833.66 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.68x = 833.66 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.68x = 158,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,795.56/555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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