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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.86, 833.72 and 144.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.86, 833.72 and 144.97 is: 217.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.86 : 833.72 = 144.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.86/833.72 = 144.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.86x = 833.72 × 144.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.86x = 120,864.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,864.39/555.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.44

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