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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.73, 833.31 and 185.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.73, 833.31 and 185.40 is: 278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.73 : 833.31 = 185.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.73/833.31 = 185.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.73x = 833.31 × 185.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.73x = 154,498.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,498.22/555.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.01

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