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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.08, 833.20 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.08, 833.20 and 190.67 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.08 : 833.20 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.08/833.20 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.08x = 833.20 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.08x = 158,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,861.12/556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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