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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.07, 834.12 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.07, 834.12 and 190.89 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.07 : 834.12 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.07/834.12 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.07x = 834.12 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.07x = 159,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,225.17/556.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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