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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.16, 833.73 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.16, 833.73 and 190.69 is: 285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.16 : 833.73 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.16/833.73 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.16x = 833.73 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.16x = 158,983.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,983.97/556.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.86

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