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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.71, 833.70 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.71, 833.70 and 190.67 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.71 : 833.70 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.71/833.70 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.71x = 833.70 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.71x = 158,961.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,961.58/555.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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