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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 831 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 831 and 207.32 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 831 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/831 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 831 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 172,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,282.92/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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