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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.74, 833.10 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.74, 833.10 and 190.22 is: 285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.74 : 833.10 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.74/833.10 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.74x = 833.10 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.74x = 158,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,472.28/555.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.16

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