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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 830.99 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 830.99 and 143.13 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 830.99 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/830.99 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 830.99 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 118,939.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,939.60/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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