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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.94, 833.91 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.94, 833.91 and 145.08 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.94 : 833.91 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.94/833.91 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.94x = 833.91 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.94x = 120,979.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,979.31/555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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