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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.06, 833.52 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.06, 833.52 and 190.73 is: 285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.06 : 833.52 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.06/833.52 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.06x = 833.52 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.06x = 158,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,977.27/556.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.90

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