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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.97, 834.02 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.97, 834.02 and 185.64 is: 278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.97 : 834.02 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.97/834.02 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.97x = 834.02 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.97x = 154,827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,827.47/555.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.48

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