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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.10, 833.98 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.10, 833.98 and 190.68 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.10 : 833.98 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.10/833.98 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.10x = 833.98 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.10x = 159,023.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,023.31/556.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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