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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.91, 833.70 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.91, 833.70 and 190.69 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.91 : 833.70 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.91/833.70 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.91x = 833.70 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.91x = 158,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,978.25/555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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