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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.93, 833.81 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.93, 833.81 and 190.68 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.93 : 833.81 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.93/833.81 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.93x = 833.81 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.93x = 158,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,989.94/555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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