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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.92, 833.78 and 145.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.92, 833.78 and 145.03 is: 217.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.92 : 833.78 = 145.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.92/833.78 = 145.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.92x = 833.78 × 145.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.92x = 120,927.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,927.31/555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.53

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