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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.98, 834.15 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.98, 834.15 and 190.76 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.98 : 834.15 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.98/834.15 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.98x = 834.15 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.98x = 159,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,122.45/555.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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