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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.88, 833.67 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.88, 833.67 and 190.55 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.88 : 833.67 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.88/833.67 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.88x = 833.67 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.88x = 158,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,850.70/555.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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