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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.98, 834.04 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.98, 834.04 and 185.66 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.98 : 834.04 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.98/834.04 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.98x = 834.04 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.98x = 154,847.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,847.87/555.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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