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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.80, 833.68 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.80, 833.68 and 190.84 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.80 : 833.68 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.80/833.68 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.80x = 833.68 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.80x = 159,099.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,099.49/555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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