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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.06, 833.85 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.06, 833.85 and 190.87 is: 286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.06 : 833.85 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.06/833.85 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.06x = 833.85 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.06x = 159,156.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,156.95/556.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.22

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