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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.90, 833.92 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.90, 833.92 and 190.66 is: 286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.90 : 833.92 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.90/833.92 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.90x = 833.92 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.90x = 158,995.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,995.19/555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.01

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