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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.76, 833.88 and 190.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.76, 833.88 and 190.36 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.76 : 833.88 = 190.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.76/833.88 = 190.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.76x = 833.88 × 190.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.76x = 158,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,737.40/555.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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