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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.82, 833.52 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.82, 833.52 and 185.55 is: 278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.82 : 833.52 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.82/833.52 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.82x = 833.52 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.82x = 154,659.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,659.64/555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.25

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