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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.29, 834.13 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.29, 834.13 and 190.95 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.29 : 834.13 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.29/834.13 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.29x = 834.13 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.29x = 159,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,277.12/556.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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