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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.12, 833.90 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.12, 833.90 and 190.80 is: 286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.12 : 833.90 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.12/833.90 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.12x = 833.90 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.12x = 159,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,108.12/556.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.10

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