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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.75, 833.62 and 144.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.75, 833.62 and 144.85 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.75 : 833.62 = 144.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.75/833.62 = 144.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.75x = 833.62 × 144.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.75x = 120,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,749.86/555.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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