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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.01, 830.94 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.01, 830.94 and 188.82 is: 283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.01 : 830.94 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.01/830.94 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.01x = 830.94 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.01x = 156,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,898.09/554.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.20

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