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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.14, 834.31 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.14, 834.31 and 190.84 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.14 : 834.31 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.14/834.31 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.14x = 834.31 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.14x = 159,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,219.72/556.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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