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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.95, 833.82 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.95, 833.82 and 190.74 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.95 : 833.82 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.95/833.82 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.95x = 833.82 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.95x = 159,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,042.83/555.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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