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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.70, 833.57 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.70, 833.57 and 190.52 is: 285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.70 : 833.57 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.70/833.57 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.70x = 833.57 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.70x = 158,810.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,810.80/555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.79

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