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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.89, 833.74 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.89, 833.74 and 185.69 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.89 : 833.74 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.89/833.74 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.89x = 833.74 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.89x = 154,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,818.80/555.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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