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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.92, 833.92 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.92, 833.92 and 190.62 is: 285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.92 : 833.92 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.92/833.92 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.92x = 833.92 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.92x = 158,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,961.83/555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.94

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