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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.02, 833.94 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.02, 833.94 and 190.82 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.02 : 833.94 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.02/833.94 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.02x = 833.94 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.02x = 159,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,132.43/556.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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